Thistle

"Thistle" is sited on nearly 2 acres in North Wilmington and is located where the Coastal Plain transitions into the Piedmont Plateau (Garden Zone 7). An Asian aesthetic weaves together numerous gardens, including a Japanese courtyard, rock and trough garden, small ponds, and a secluded woodland. Native plants, deciduous rhododendrons, alpines, and bulbs are in peak bloom in mid-spring. A variety of primulas and cypripediums are in bloom through May. A special treat awaits those who venture into the "magic wood." On warm and sunny spring days, the lucky visitor may see trolls and fairies at play deep in the forest.

This garden's estimated size is 2 acres.

Open Days 2024:  Saturday, May 11
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.